Melatonin Prescribing at ISLAND HEALTH
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
9,448
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+21.2%
ISLAND HEALTH prescribed 403 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,577 to the NHS. This is 21.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,577 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.2% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +21.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.